‘LinkedIn alternative’ startup launches with almost $1 million in funding from Sequoia An Aussie startup has launched the ‘LinkedIn for essential professionals’, and banked $920,000 in pre-seed funding to get it off the ground.
Frydenberg targets BNPL and cryptocurrency with payments regulation reform Frydenberg will promise to modernise payments regulation and oversight in order to keep pace with technology, and to better protect consumers.
Former Smart50 winner Pet Circle raises $125 million, becomes latest Aussie unicorn E-commerce store for pet supplies Pet Circle has raised $125 million in Series C funding, valuing the business at more than $1 billion.
CEO of US tech company lays off 900 employees over Zoom call that “lacks empathy” “If you’re on this call, you are part of the unlucky group that is being laid off. Your employment here is terminated effective immediately,” Vishal Garg, founder and chief of Better.com, says in the video.
Treasury unveils draft legislation for depreciation of intangible assets A consultation is now open on new rules allowing for depreciation for intangible assets, hailed as a win for startups and small businesses.
Labor pledges $1.2 billion to bridge the skills gap. Does it go far enough? Anthony Albanese’s $1.2 billion TAFE and higher education plan would be “a good first step” in addressing Australia’s skills shortage.
Tradies among most ‘in demand’ on Airtasker in 2021 Tradies and other skilled professionals are increasingly in demand on jobs marketplace Airtasker, and earnings through the platform are on the up.
Nine startups that raised a combined $70 million this week A biotech producing a new COVID vaccine, tiny eco-homes and the Canva for building apps: Here are the startup funding stories you may have missed.
Kate Pounder: Startups and SMEs have a role to play in closing the tech talent gap The talent shortage is the “single biggest challenge” facing the tech sector in Australia, and startups and small businesses have a role to play in addressing it.
From CEOs to co-founders to engineers: How much do startups pay? As competition for tech talent heats up, the 2021 Australian Startup Salary Guide has laid out the average salaries for co-founders, chief executives and all manner of other startup roles.
Mr Yum, Heaps Normal and Linktree among Pause Award winners for 2021 The Pause Awards celebrate startups and individuals succeeding here and overseas. Here are some of the big winners for 2021.
Harrison.ai raises $129 million to ease pressure on stretched healthcare systems Harrison.ai has raised $129 million in Series B funding, and secured a joint venture partnership to develop AI-powered pathology solutions.
